Gray top oxalate/fluoride for (preserves glucose for up to 5 days) FULL DRAW
Drawn in what position if included in the following:
Bactec or SPS
Red (no additive)
Lt Blue (Na citrate)
Lt Grn PST (lithium hep)
Gray
SST
Dk Grn
EDTA

#8 in order of draw

Median cubital region

First choice of venipuncture site

Cephalic vein

Second choice of venipunture site

Basilic vein

Last choice for venipuncture site - excessive risk of injury to patient

Dorsal hand / wrist

Used for butterfly draw

Proper specimen collection begins with?

Proper patient identification! Always get two identifying factors eg: Full name and DOB